CVE-2006-2492
KEVMicrosoft Word Malformed Object Pointer Vulnerability
Description
Microsoft Word and Microsoft Works Suites contain a malformed object pointer which allows attackers to execute code.
Buffer overflow in Microsoft Word in Office 2000 SP3, Office XP SP3, Office 2003 Sp1 and SP2, and Microsoft Works Suites through 2006, allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed object pointer, as originally reported by ISC on 20060519 for a zero-day attack.
CVSS 3.1 vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HPublishedMay 20, 2006
Last modifiedJun 16, 2026
Added to KEVJun 8, 2022
Remediation dueJun 22, 2022
References
- blogs.technet.com/msrc/archive/2006/05/19/429353.aspxBroken Link
- isc.sans.org/diary.php?storyid=1345Exploit
- isc.sans.org/diary.php?storyid=1346Exploit
- secunia.com/advisories/20153Broken LinkPatch
- securitytracker.com/id?1016130Broken LinkThird Party Advisory
- kb.cert.org/vuls/id/446012Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/919637.mspxBroken LinkPatch
- osvdb.org/25635Broken Link
- securityfocus.com/bid/18037Broken LinkPatch
- us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-139A.htmlBroken LinkThird Party Advisory
- us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-164A.htmlBroken LinkThird Party Advisory
- vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1872Broken Link
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Risk assessment · High
Actively exploited. Patch immediately.
- Exploitation
- Confirmed in the wild (CISA KEV)
- Federal remediation deadline
- Overdue by 1587 days
- CVSS
- 8.8 HIGH
- EPSS (30-day exploit probability)
- 48.1% · top 1% of all CVEs
- Weakness
- CWE-120
- Attack vector
- Network, remotely reachable
Recommended actions
- 1.Apply updates per vendor instructions.
- 2.Treat as emergency change: patch or isolate internet-facing instances first.
- 3.Review exposure: confirm which instances are reachable from the internet and restrict access until patched.
- 4.Hunt for compromise: review logs for the disclosure window, not just from the patch date.
Assessment is derived automatically from the live signals above; verify against your own asset inventory.